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Going for it vs Waiting

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by javal_lon, Jun 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM.

  1. DVauthrin

    DVauthrin Member

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    Clutchfans has members that believe every young player will maximize their potential. Look at how some were upset to part with Jalen Green for Kevin Freaking Durant. Or, how they believe the Rockets / Udoka are doing Cam Whitmore dirty.
     
  2. daywalker02

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    They did not do Cam dirty, they just hold him hostage until they get a haul for him.

    This went out of the window when Udoka missed out on Wembanyama, you could see in his face when he lost Wemby to his Ex.

    And Amen would still need a few years to become a potent weapon on Offense.

     
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    Having the possibility of two finals MVPs has the board being like yeah nah he will be trash. He doesnt have it anymore. Lol. Crazy talk. And im not necessary pro Giannis for this team but if they do get him, this would put them in conversation of being a championship team.
     
  4. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    We can't trade for GIANNIS right now, if these guys are signed it would take until December to where we have enough salary to aggregate.

    DD
     
  5. DaDakota

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    Well we are right about that, Cam will be great.

    DD
     
  6. daywalker02

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    Worried about a dude who has not asked out yet.....and he might not for half a year.

     
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  7. javal_lon

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    Bruh.. 80% of the board's threads talk hypotheticals.. Including most from the guy you were cosigning lol... I'm not into hypothetics myself, but again " I'm just staying ready so I don't have to get ready "...
     
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    Well, if all this goes down, they’ll have maybe two years to get a title. If not, they’re once again back to square one. It’s a gamble. We’ll see…
     
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    Some sound like hypos but some treat it like Giannis has been a Rocket for a year.

     
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    Cam "I must take every shot" Whitmore
     
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    5 years. Giannis is only 30
     
  13. DVauthrin

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    Not playing Whitmore consistent minutes nor guaranteeing him a rotation spot despite his talent is what I meant by some fans thinking the Rockets organization is treating him poorly. Also, the Rockets aren’t going to get a haul for Whitmore when he is plastered to the bench night after night. He has to play and play well to increase his trade value.

    Problem is, the only way that happens is if Whitmore is willing to accept his role and do what Udoka and the assistant coaches ask of him.
     
  14. Coastal

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    I'm not in favor of Giannis as a Rocket, but it would be fun knowing that @PackersFan is out there wondering WTF just happened. :D:D:D
     
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    My guess is they'd be trading Sengun, either Bari or Tari, and Cam plus picks - the guys they just signed wouldnt be included unless it was a SnT deal
     
  16. lakersuck2

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    I want Giannis, but I want him right now which doesn't seem possible. If we can't have a full training camp and off season prep time with him, then I'd rather roll with what we have and have a cohesive well oiled machine. It sounds like the Bucks might want to try their luck with him first so he won't be available till around the deadline when we might actually be the #1 team in the league.
     
  17. leebigez

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    Bobby said Giannis will not be a nba caliber player 4 yrs from now
     
  18. DaDakota

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    Exactly... he relies on athleticism... hence the freak part... KD is a freak unguardable jump shooter from anywhere. KD's team now. In KD we trust.
     
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    We have assets... Giannis was the 3rd most efficient player last year 30.4 ppg just behind Jokic and SGA. He's also a defensive monster. We have Phx's FRP and Dallas as collateral in addition to our own for the next 4 years. Or give up our younger assets in addition not named Sengun, Thompson, or Jabari. Correct me if i'm wrong.

    Sengun
    Giannis
    KD
    Thompson
    FVV

    Adams
    DFS
    Sheppard
     

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